Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc
T400 BEAMOT history
T400 BEA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 180,487 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 180,487 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,474 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 BEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 22 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 BEA was last recorded at 180,487 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 180,464 miles · 9 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 6,474 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,487 miles
- 2025 – 169,438 miles
- 2023 – 158,044 miles
- 2022 – 152,526 miles
- 2021 – 149,632 miles
- 2020 – 147,245 miles
- 2019 – 145,106 miles
- 2018 – 142,706 miles
- 2017 – 139,332 miles
- 2016 – 134,563 miles
- 2015 – 132,177 miles
- 2014 – 129,094 miles
- 2013 – 121,530 miles
- 2012 – 119,089 miles
- 2011 – 115,844 miles
- 2009 – 113,018 miles
- 2008 – 89,138 miles
- 2006 – 70,654 miles
- 2005 – 46,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,487 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch area rusted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill area corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill damaged
- AdvisoryRear Cross member rusted
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Various surface corrosion under vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,487 miles (+23)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 180,487 miles
- Test number
- 589012511161
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch area rusted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill area corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill damaged
- AdvisoryRear Cross member rusted
Fail180,464 miles (+11,026)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,464 miles
- Test number
- 544695988871
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed too much blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to wheel arch . chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear inner body corners corroded but out of the prescribed area
Pass169,438 miles (+122)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 169,438 miles
- Test number
- 318410475991
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicle
Fail169,316 miles (+11,272)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,316 miles
- Test number
- 744227648008
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicle
Pass158,044 miles (+98)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 158,044 miles
- Test number
- 724033982431
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail157,946 miles (+5,420)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,946 miles
- Test number
- 501280132352
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass152,526 miles (+2,894)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 152,526 miles
- Test number
- 563962423495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule before arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule before arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass149,632 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 149,632 miles
- Test number
- 833554554521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,626 miles (+2,381)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,626 miles
- Test number
- 400566235902
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,245 miles (+2,139)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 147,245 miles
- Test number
- 905310194745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,106 miles (+2,400)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,106 miles
- Test number
- 543847607370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,706 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 142,706 miles
- Test number
- 915185339589
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail142,701 miles (+3,369)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,701 miles
- Test number
- 902538763661
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass139,332 miles (+4,769)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 139,332 miles
- Test number
- 473850043549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,563 miles (+2,386)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 134,563 miles
- Test number
- 400753844056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,177 miles (+3,083)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 132,177 miles
- Test number
- 629959482251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,094 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 129,094 miles
- Test number
- 235448884262
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail129,094 miles (+2,008)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,094 miles
- Test number
- 536488084286
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass127,086 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 127,086 miles
- Test number
- 516617964098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail127,084 miles (+5,554)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,084 miles
- Test number
- 775596864098
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass121,530 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 121,530 miles
- Test number
- 756617063087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,528 miles (+2,439)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,528 miles
- Test number
- 859806363088
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass119,089 miles (+3,245)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 119,089 miles
- Test number
- 929838652084
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOff side front tyre has cut in side wall /not to cord /
Pass115,844 miles (+2,826)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 115,844 miles
- Test number
- 688190061049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,018 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 113,018 miles
- Test number
- 620014269307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,932 miles (+10,032)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,932 miles
- Test number
- 614315459398
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Pass102,900 miles (+13,762)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 102,900 miles
- Test number
- 182327309078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,138 miles (+18,484)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 89,138 miles
- Test number
- 724272808026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 70,654 miles
- Test number
- 434443266455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail706,654 miles (+659,806)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 706,654 miles
- Test number
- 462453166377
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass46,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 46,848 miles
- Test number
- 961109145361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,848 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,848 miles
- Test number
- 482759845479
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about T400 BEA
- Does T400 BEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 BEA is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T400 BEA?
- The MOT on T400 BEA is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T400 BEA done?
- T400 BEA was recorded at 180,487 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
- Has T400 BEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 BEA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T400 BEA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T400 BEA find?
- T400 BEA passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front inner wheel arch area rusted; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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